Subtract 2/98 from 9/75
9/75 - 2/98 is 122/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
2/98 = 2 × 75/98 × 75 = 150/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/7350 - 150/7350 = 882 - 150/7350 = 732/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/1225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/75-2/98 9/75-4/98 27/75-2/98 9/75-6/98 45/75-2/98 9/75-10/98 63/75-2/98 9/75-14/98